Rosh Hashana Services in Oxnard

Congregation Am HaYam in Oxnard will hold Rosh Hashana services at 8 p.m. today. Kol Nidre will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8, and Yom Kippur at 9 a.m. Oct. 9. Tickets are $75 per person for all services. A free Yizkor service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 9. All services will be held at 1401 W. Gonzales Road. Rabbi Gerald Hanig will lead the services. For more information, call 985-2853. Internet: https://www.amhaym.org.

Temple Celebrates High Holy Days

Temple Beth Haverim in Agoura Hills will celebrate High Holy Days with the following services:

Today, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Rosh Hashana, main services, followed by a family service, 3 to 4 p.m, also at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Sunday 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Rosh Hashana second day services, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Scherr Forum; 4 to 5 p.m., family Tashlich service at Oak Canyon Park, Agoura Hills.

Oct. 8: Yom Kippur services begin with Kol Nidre, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Kavli Theatre.

Oct. 9: Yom Kippur services, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Kavli Theatre, include a Yizkor service at noon. From 2 to 3 p.m., Rabbi Gershon Johnson will lead a study session, followed by a family service from 3 to 4 p.m. From 4 to 5 p.m., the rabbi will hold an Avodah study session with services until 7 p.m., concluding with the sound of the shofar.

The community is invited to join the temple for Selichot and Tashlich gatherings.

For tickets or more information, call (818) 991-7111. Internet: https://www.templebethheverim.org.

Jewish Academy Continues Series

The Conejo Jewish Academy will continue its primer series “Days of Awe; Days of Joy,” which focuses on the High Holy Days. Remaining installments: Monday, “Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement & Forgiveness” and Oct. 11, “Sukkot & Simchat Torah: The Joys of Judaism.” Each installment will begin at 8 p.m. and be instructed by Rabbi Dov Greenberg. Series cost is $18.

The academy is at 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. For information, call (818) 991-0991. Internet: https://www.jewishacademy.com.

Congregation to Hold Service

Congregation B’nai Emet will hold a Rosh Hashana service today at Mount Sinai Sanctuary, 6150 Mount Sinai Drive, Simi Valley. The service will begin at 10 a.m.

A Tot Shabbat program Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. for families with young children will include singing traditional prayers, viewing the Torah scroll, storytelling and refreshments.

Call 581-3723.

Chabad Plans Holiday Services

Chabad of the Conejo will conduct High Holiday services at Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel, Willow Elementary School in Agoura Hills and Chabad Center of Westlake Village.

The hotel’s Grand Ballroom has been transformed to accommodate an expected 2,000 people. Other boardrooms are being used for junior congregation sessions.

Rosh Hashana services at all sites will continue through Sunday. Yom Kippur service begins the evening of Oct. 8 and concludes Oct. 9.

The traditional services are blended with contemporary insights, plus explanations for many prayers and customs.

Chabad will host a “Tashlich Walk” Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The prayer activity will conclude at Westlake Lake. For information, call (818) 991-0991.

High Holy Days Schedule in Ojai

Following are the High Holy Days schedule for K’hilat Ha’Aloneem, Jewish Community of the Oaks, 530 W. El Roblar Drive, Ojai.

Today, 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Rosh Hashana morning service.

Oct. 8, 7:30-9 p.m.: Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre.

Oct. 9: 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Yom Kippur morning service; 3-4 p.m., discussion group; 4-6:15 p.m., Yizkor concluding service; 6:30 p.m., “break-the-fast” potluck.

The services will be led by Rabbi Jerold Levy, assisted by Cantor Quan Greenberg and the temple choir. For more information or to make a reservation to attend services, call 646-4464.

Ventura Temple Lists Schedule

Temple Beth Torah in Ventura will offer special children’s programming during the High Holy Days for children from 18 months through the fifth grade. The activities begin 30 minutes before High Holy Days services and end immediately after conclusion of the services. The children’s services will be led by Rabbi Seth Hochberg-Miller. Each classroom will be staffed by adult and teen-age temple members.

The schedule: Today, 9:30 a.m.-12:45; Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m.-12:45 and 3-6:30 p.m. Activities will include arts and crafts, storytelling and outdoor play. Each child should arrive with a kosher-style lunch. Cost per session: $20.

The temple is at 7620 Foothill Road. For more information, call 647-4181.

Service at Our Saviour’s in Oxnard

The Rev. Mary Ann Feine preaches during the 9:15 a.m. Sunday service at Our Saviour’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oxnard. Sunday school is held at 10:45 a.m. for all ages and child care is provided.

The church is at 905 Redwood St. For more information, call 486-5383.

Simi Church Holds Yard Sale

United Church of Christ in Simi Valley will hold its fund-raising “All Church Yard Sale” from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Proceeds will be used to help build a new sanctuary. The church is at 370 Royal Ave. Call 495-3093.

‘Bread of Life’ Dinner Today

All Saints Episcopal Church in Oxnard will hold a “Bread of Life” dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. today in the parish hall.

On Sunday, a communion worship service will be held at 8 a.m. A Spanish-language worship service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Also, Sunday school classes for children ages 5 to 12 begin at 10:30 a.m.; youth Bible study for junior high and high school students begins at 11 a.m.

The church is at 144 S. C St. For more information, call 483-2347.

Thousand Oaks Fellowship

Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Thousand Oaks will have its Sunday worship celebration at 10:05 a.m..

A nursery and Sunday school classes are provided, while those who are high school or college age will remain for the regular service.

The church has music, teaching and a casual atmosphere. The fellowship is at 480 W. Gainesborough Road. For more information, call 379-0237.

Interfaith Fellowship to Meet

Interfaith Fellowship will meet in Thousand Oaks Inn’s ballroom at 10 a.m. Sunday. There will be a children’s program and child care.

The inn is at 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. For more information, call 379-9336.

Unity Center Church Service

The Rev. Irma Oestmann will deliver the message “Work and Success” Sunday at Unity Center Church in Thousand Oaks. The service, beginning at 10 a.m., will include music performed by the Cornelius Sisters and pianist Judy Valencerina.

Children’s church is held during the service and child care is available. Also Sunday, a continuing adult discussion series will be held at 9:15 a.m.

The church meets at Old Meadows Park’s Community Room at 1600 Marview Road. For more information, call 496-6901.

Camarillo Methodists Gather

Camarillo United Methodist Church will hold worship services, directed by Jim Decker-Mahin, each Sunday at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and child care are available during both services for infants through fifth grade.

Young adults, from graduated seniors to age 28, meet Sunday evenings at 8 for a coffeehouse Bible study.

The church is at 291 Anacapa Drive. For more information or to obtain a Sunday school registration form, call 482-4312.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Service

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Oxnard holds its Sunday worship service at 10:15 p.m. Senior Pastor Adiel De Pano will deliver the message. Child care is available for children 4 and younger.

The Japanese ministry worships at 2 p.m., led by the Rev. Shiro Kato. The Rev. Victor Salas will lead a new Spanish-language worship service at 6 p.m.

The church is at 1800 S. C St. For more information, call 487-2711.

Unitarian Universalist Services

The Rev. Judith Cohen will hold services Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura.

Services are at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Child care and religious education are available during the first service.

The church is at 4949 Foothill Road. For more information, call 644-3898.

Dialogue Series at Seminary

The Ventura County Council of Churches is hosting its 17th annual ecumenical dialogue series in the Theology Library at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo. The second installment of the seven-part series will be held Oct. 18.

The series is hosted by seminary faculty member Patrick J. Mitchell and is open to people of all Christian denominations and faith communities. The series aims to foster Christian unity and build cooperative ministry projects around the county through “mutual understanding and respect among the participants.”

For information on how to participate in the series, call 983-0157 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or 482-2755, Ext. 1067.

Services at Simi Presbyterian

Simi Valley Presbyterian Church will hold worship services with live contemporary music at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and at 8 and 9:30 a.m. Sundays. A traditional worship service is held at 11:15 a.m. Sundays. The youth program “Just for Kids!” is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. Sundays.

The church is at 4832 Cochran St. For more information, call 526-5475

St. Matthew’s Music, Worship

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Newbury Park will hold worship services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday. Rev. Lynne Austin will deliver the message. Carla Stoffel will perform music during the first service, and the Chancel Choir will perform during the second service.

The church is at 1360 S. Wendy Drive. For more information, call 498-6910.

Mass Schedule at St. Anthony’s

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Oxnard will celebrate Mass at 5:15 p.m. today and have confessions from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. in English, and Spanish-language Mass will be held at noon and 1:30 p.m.

The church is at 2511 S. C St. For more information, call 486-7301.

Vineyard Fellowship Services

Channel Islands Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Oxnard has services with contemporary music and casual dress at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday.

The church is at 1851 Holser Walk, Suite 200. For more information, call 485-0050.

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